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Touched with Fire

Eric Bergerid
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Hardcore HistoryMar 8, 2000
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“In touched with fire, the land war in the South Pacific historian Eric Berger writes, quote, crushed by Marine defenses and a counterattack, 800 Japanese infantry perished.”

Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Admiral Ernest King
For: Readers interested in military history and leadership dynamics
Key quote: “I was looking at the index in Eric Bergerwood's book, Touched with Fire, and he has an Admiral King entry in his index, and in it is, it says Admiral King, and then it's says, Army hated by, and many pages, British hated by, and many pages.”
The host mentions 'Touched with Fire' while discussing Admiral Ernest King's contentious relationships within the military hierarchy. The book provides insights into King's character and the perceptions of those around him, highlighting the complexities of leadership during wartime.